JOEL S. SCHUMAN MD – NPI #1932184777
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

JOEL SCHUMAN is an ophthalmologist located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932184777 to JOEL SCHUMAN on December 14, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 25, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOEL SCHUMAN below.

NPI Profile for
JOEL S. SCHUMAN

NPI Number
1932184777
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOEL S. SCHUMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
WILLS EYE HOSPITAL
840 WALNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 825-4790 Fax: (215) 928-0166
2 Other location(s):
462 First Avenue, NBV 5N3
Department of Ophthalmology
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 263-6434
203 Lothrop St
7th floor Eye & Ear Institute
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2548
Phone: (412) 647-3087
Mailing address
840 WALNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107-5599
Phone: (215) 825-4790 Fax: (215) 928-0166
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 19, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOEL SCHUMAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidPA001953536
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 PA MD421316

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
222 E 41ST ST STE 463,
NEW YORK, NY 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI - Graduated 1984
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOEL SCHUMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER
      462 FIRST AVENUE
      NEW YORK, NY 10016
    • NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS
      550 FIRST AVENUE
      NEW YORK, NY 10016

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